South El Monte Health Center - Tzu Chi Medical Foundation
Acupuncture • El Monte, CA • 1 (South El Monte) locations
About
- The Tzu Chi Health Center described here is the Alhambra, California location of Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, a nonprofit focused on affordable, charitable, patient-centered care for underserved communities. - Key facts: headquarters in Alhambra; multiple contact numbers; small team (1 employee noted); partners with Cedars-Sinai; serves broad U.S. reach with a strong local presence (US-based, top country: United States); monthly site traffic about 6k with low bounce rate and ~1.6 pages per visit. - Notable context: The page highlights general mission (affordable, charitable care) and organizational footprint (health centers, mobile clinics, community programs). No specific information provided about a "South El Monte Health Center" or an El Monte location on this page. If you’re seeking a South El Monte location, there’s no direct listing here; you may want to check Tzu Chi Medical Foundation’s main site or contact numbers for exact centers or expansions.
Clinic Type
Acupuncture
Address
Tzu Chi Health Center – South El Monte, 10414 Vacco St. S. El Monte, CA 91733
Phone
+1 (626) 281-3383
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Opening Hours
Monday – Saturday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM; 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Insurance & Payment
Provides assistance with Medi-Cal application and eligibility renewal
Sliding Fee Discount Program, Affirmative pricing through Sliding Fee Discount Program, Affirmation of affordability via Sliding Fee Discount Program
Languages Spoken
Pricing
FAQs
How can I schedule an appointment?
Please call 626-281-3383 to make an appointment.
What hours are available for visits?
Hours of operation are Monday–Saturday, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM and 1:00 PM–5:00 PM (new hours Monday–Saturday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM described in note).
Commitments
Awards & Accreditations
Social Media
Photos
What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Yelp / HelpConnectUSA: Approximately 4.0 - 4.7 out of 5 stars (Approximately 22 - 23 reviews mentioned on specific platforms)
Patients praise
- Efficient and polite staff
- Compassionate and patient care
- Clean facility
- Affordable, patient-centered services
Common complaints
- Long wait times for appointments
- Complaints regarding staff communication and professionalism
- Confusion regarding clinic policies and services
"This is an AMAZING healthcare and dental group. My elderly dad is low-income and needs extensive dental work... Dr. Liu called me..."
— MapQuest (Yelp review)"I rarely do review but I would like to give a 5 stars review for this Tzu Chi Health Center South El Monte to show my support and appreciation. I have been to many clinics in LA and met a lot of nurses and doctors but the staffs of Tzu Chi health center are the best of the best!"
— LocalityBiz"Clinic can’t get it’s story straight when asked simple questions. Staff is not trained properly and doesn’t know it’s own policies and procedures."
— UnilocalSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Renewed FQHC Accreditation Confirms Tzu Chi’s Sustained Healthcare Quality - Tzu Chi Medical — Oct 22, 2025
- Bringing Smiles With On-Campus Dental Care at MVSD Schools - Tzu Chi Medical — Nov 26, 2025
- Strengthening Medical Outreach Services in Santa Ana - Tzu Chi Medical — Apr 28, 2026
- Tzu Chi Health Center – Alhambra Receives “People Love Us on Yelp” Recognition - Tzu Chi Medical — Nov 19, 2025
- Meeting A Milestone for Care Rooted in Compassion — Dec 30, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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